Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-11-18

man even faced death more calmly than
do now. I am an anarchist, Delleve IN
,ts every principle, and as it is opposed to
he present order of things what is more
,aturaI Than the desire of the authorities
20 choke me.'
THE DAWN OF FRIDAY.
Shortly after 6 O'Clock Fischer aWoke
With start. He yawned, rubbed bis eyes
md looked up at the daylight that was
,ow creeping in through the skylights,
nrapg lightly from his cot and commenc-
81 to dress There was a sullen look upon
mis- face, and he only grunted when the
ieatb-watch wished him CHEEKY good
morning. Almost at the same moment
Enqel arose and Spies awOke. Engel at
once arose from his bunk. Spies, however.
stretched his arms and lay still for mo-
ment as if thinking. Parsons sat upon
he edge of his cot and gazed at the oppo-
site wall Of his cell. then he sighed in a
sad and weary way and slowly arose.
Fischer expressed a desire to wash him.
self and guarded by six turkeys he was
AIKEN to the faucet at The further end OF
men have held daily levees with their
friends and relatives. AS tie emerged
rom The cell he stood still for a moment
ind looked in strange, iDquirlng way at
he telegraph Instrument which at that
moment YVES sending his every movement
throughout the country. When he had
reached the stationary washstand he
urned the faucet with sharp jerk.
plunged his hands into the cold water and
beautifully sprlnkled his face and neck.
Then he rubbed himself briskly with a
,Owe, surveyed himself in the glass and
Indicated with a nod to his keepers that
ne was ready to return. AS the key was
urned upon him the dor Of Sples's cell
vas thrown open and
THE ARCH CONsPIRATOR STEPPED OUT.
His face was as pals as death, but there
was look of bravado upon his counte-
Dance, aud as he stood there With his head
planted firmly upon his shoulders and his
yes looking straight into those OF the tall
nan before him. it was evident ehaL ne
was making a strong aud determined effort
bear himself bravely to the end. He
wished the guard good morning IN an easy
manner, and then, followin! Fischer's ex-
ample, walked over to the other end of the
corridor and washed himself. After he
finished his additions and had been again
locked up, Engel and Parsons were
brought out IN turn and given an Oppor-
unity to cleanse themselves. They mani
tested firmness of demeanor, but said
nothing in response to questions OF the
keepers regarding how they felt. Parsons
however, asked for hair brush, and one
was furnished him from the matron Is
quarters He brushed his hair carefully.
md with the brief remark, 'That's ALL
SC. hoe to- I'd h 10 oil
THEIR LAST MEAL.
At 7 O'Clock the food which had been
ordered was brought in and taken to the
cells All had ordered beefsteak, coffee,
bread and butter, but Parsons, who ex-
pressed desire for raw oysters, fried eggs
and milk toast. All then ate heartily
Parsons especially cleared everything be-
| fore him, and asked for a plate of fried
| oysters. They were quickly procured and
AZ quickly put out of sight. When the
prisoners had finished their last meal a
| touching letter Of farewell signed by Flel
den and Schwab, part being in the hand.
writing of each man. was brought down
stairs 10y the big turnkey 1t was first
| passed into Spies. then in turn to Parsons
Engel and Fischer.
| The Rev. DR.. Bolton arrived at 7:45
and. after depositing his satchel on Chair
and hanging up his Overcoat in the jail
office, passed into the cell room. Passing
| first into Parsons cell, be attempted tt
engage the doomed Texan in religious con
! versation. Parsons had not yet finished
| his breakfast.
| What passed between them was not di-
| vulged. In the meantime Spies bad called
for paper and envelopes aud when they
we're furnished him he began writing. Hi
| ;,t hu no chnriff UhO
ted him and stood in front of the cell door
| while they talked The sheriff took notes
| of the conversation and then passed on.
After a stay of eighteen minutes in Par
sons cell DIR, Bolton emerged, and walk
| ing to Spies door, stood looking at that
individual, who glanced at the clergyman
and continued his writing. DR.. Bolton
| remained standing in front of Spies two OF
three minutes, but receiving no recogn1-
| ton, he walked away.
! Writing materials were furnished tC
| Parsons and Fischer who Immediately SET
about preparing statements. E igel made
no request for pen or paper; bu6 sat ste
Idly on his bed looking at the opposite
wall of his cell.
The clergyman passed around into tbt
north corridor, and from the gallery over
looking the scaffold took look at tina
grim structure. Then he returned an(
paced nervously backward and forward il
front of the cells containing the fated foul
anarchists.
! ENGEL GIVEN SOME WINE.
At half past eight O'Clock DR.. Mayer
the assistant county physician, paSSG(
through and rapidly walked to the cells OF
the condemned. He asked each il there
was any desire for stimulants, and all SAVE
Engel at once replied quickly In the mega
tive. Engel asked for some port wine. l
was given him aJ once, and he gulpet
down three large glasses. Spies requested
water. and seemingly consumed by a burn
ing thirst. swallowed nearly two tumbler
of the pure cold liquid.
In the Jail office Deputy Burke was nov
passing around among the throng ant
taking up the tickets of admis sion. appar
entity indicating that the execution. was
was not far distant. This unusual pro-
ceedlng was objected to by some, but al
were compelled to submit.
Within a few minutes of nine, mes
sage came from Mrs. Parsons through
baiiff applying at the jail for admission
The request was refused. The sheriff an(
bis chief deputy were still porlng owe
their documents, and the gloom was deep
ening on the face of every one in the jail
when suddenly burst of sunshine cam
| tuIOuSu GEo GupuoSG WtuuOWS anu Wei
straight to SchWab's CELL He came to tn
bars and blinked and basked in the wei
GONE light.
THE PRISONERS DEATH SONG,
At 10 O'Clock Parsons. Fischer an
Spies asked for twenty minutes each o.
the gallows in which to make speeches.
/ Fischer began singing the Marseillaise
in which the other prisoners joined. TIL
voice of Fischer seemed round and full
but quivering just trifle. The reporter
pressed close about the door of the Gag
and listened till the deep tones died ava
in silence. The song lasted two minutes
Fischer continued to make a display G